The Opposite(Antonym) of “dimming”
The antonyms of dimming are brightening and intensifying. These words describe the opposite of reducing or decreasing the brightness or intensity of something.
Explore all Antonyms of “dimming”
Definitions and Examples of brightening, intensifying
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Increasing the amount of light or brightness in a place or on an object.
Example
She opened the curtains to let the sunlight in, brightening the room.
Increasing the strength, power, or degree of something.
Example
The storm was intensifying as the winds grew stronger and the rain fell harder.
Key Differences: brightening vs intensifying
- 1Brightening refers to increasing the amount of light or brightness, while intensifying refers to increasing the strength or degree of something.
- 2Brightening is often used to describe physical light, while intensifying can be used for both physical and abstract things.
Effective Usage of brightening, intensifying
- 1Describing Weather: Use intensifying to describe the increasing strength of a storm or other weather event.
- 2Talking About Light: Use brightening to describe the act of making a room or object brighter.
- 3Discussing Emotions: Use intensifying to describe the increasing strength of emotions such as love, anger, or excitement.
Remember this!
The antonyms of dimming are brightening and intensifying. While brightening refers to increasing the amount of light or brightness, intensifying refers to increasing the strength or degree of something. Use these words to describe weather, light, or emotions.
